If someone backs us in Delhi, we'll form government: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: BJP wants to form the government in Delhi because "it already has a mandate", BJP chief Amit Shah told ET. This puts at rest speculation about BJP's official stand on government formation in Delhi, a matter that's under the Supreme Court's scrutiny.

On AAP's sting, Shah said some member's "enthusiasm” in a small state can't be "a reflection on the party". Shah insisted the 2013 state polls where BJP emerged the single largest party and 2014 Lok Sabha polls in which it won all seven seats were proof that Delhi voters' mandate was with BJP.

"Nobody wants elections," Shah said. On getting a majority in the House, he said, "I don't know who will support… but if someone is willing to support, obviously not through unethical means…why should we refuse?"


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